First things first… sending our biggest CONGRATULATIONS to the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team for deservedly winning the World Cup title! As The Women’s Resource Center, moments like this are why we do what we do. Each one of these remarkable female athletes came from differing backgrounds, with different upbringings, a different set of
Those of you who stay up-to-date with us on Facebook, you have most likely seen our Saturday #Shero posts. We define a “Shero” as a woman who is regarded as a hero, hence the name, she + hero = “shero.” A Shero does not have to be someone who is well-known or famous. A
The demand for nurses is very high in Manatee/Sarasota counties. At the Women’s Resource Center, we are proud to say we have helped several nurses obtain their degree through our annual scholarships. According to an article written by the Herald-Tribune, The Department of Economic Opportunity is projecting more than 14,000 job openings for registered
The Women’s Resource offers annual Educational Scholarships to recognize, reward, and encourage female students who are pursuing a higher level of education to reach a realistic goal in preparation for employment, self-sufficiency, and advancement in the community. This year, $28,000 in scholarships were awarded with each of 28 recipients receiving a $1,000 award. 64%
I want to start off by giving a huge thank you to two of our partners. Bank of America generously invested $15,000 to support Project Uplift and our Workforce Development Programs (in addition to $10,000 donated in 2018). We also want to thank The Ralph S. French Foundation for its continuing support for The
